Shintaro Higashi Explains What’s Georgian Style Judo
When UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili steps into the octagon, fans often assume his relentless takedowns come from wrestling. But Dvalishvili has been clear about his roots: “People think I’m a…
Category: BJJ in MMA
Mackenzie Dern gets backlash for ‘Getting Her Nails Done’ Ahead of UFC 321
With her first UFC title shot just days away, Mackenzie Dern finds herself at the center of an unexpected controversy—not for her combat skills, but for her pre-match beauty routine.…
MMA coach and UFC BJJ commentator calls Mackenzie Dern titleshot the ‘most insignificant title fight in UFC history’
MMA coach and UFC commentator Din Thomas didn’t mince words when discussing the upcoming women’s strawweight title matchup between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern scheduled for UFC 321. Speaking on…
Journalist Who Exposed Tim Kennedy Claims BJJ Is Now Central to the “Amorphous Manosphere” That Believes Masculinity Is Under Attack
Michael Sierra-Arévalo, the author of a Texas Monthly cover story exposing Tim Kennedy, has shed light on how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become a cornerstone of the modern manosphere. His investigation…
Chael Sonnen reveals he falsely claimed to be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt when he was just 18 years old
Chael Sonnen recently shared a candid story about falsely claiming to be a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt when he was just 18 years old. The MMA legend recounted how his…
Mackenzie Dern Could Become the First Woman to Win Both ADCC and a UFC Title and Only the Fourth Person Ever
Mackenzie Dern stands on the precipice of history. As she prepares for her first UFC title shot against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, the Brazilian-American MMA star…
ESPN’s Gracie Family Documentary Development Has Been ‘Paused’ Despite Majority of Episodes Filmed
ESPN has been quietly developing an ambitious documentary series exploring the legendary Gracie family, the Brazilian clan that revolutionized martial arts and gave birth to modern mixed martial arts. While…
Mackenzie Dern Walks Back Comments That She’s Not Ready for Zhang Weili
In a recent interview with Full Send MMA, Dern had suggested she might not have been prepared for Weili Zhang, leading to backlash from fans and observers. Speaking with Full…
Mackenzie Dern Admits Some MMA Struggles Stem from BJJ: “I Had a Problem, I accept the takedown sometimes”
MMA star Mackenzie Dern has never been shy about acknowledging her weaknesses, and ahead of her UFC strawweight vacant title match against Virna Jandiroba, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom is addressing…
Mighty Mouse Defends Grappling Control as Luke Thomas Calls Out ‘Stalling’ in Du Plessis vs Chimaev
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson found himself in the hot seat during a recent Mighty Cast with combat sports analyst Luke Thomas, where the two debated one of the sport’s most…